2008 Chevrolet Equinox: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 100,000 miles · OH

My 74 year old brother bought his 2008 equinox new it has less than 120,000 miles on it and it is the biggest heap of crap chevrolet invented!!!! 5. Power steering went out costing $2500.00 to fix jan 2015 6. Transmission starts jerking when hitting 45 MPH dealership informed us of the transmission when we took in for a recall on a defective gas modual that they never replaced saying the part was ok. They drove it and said that its the transmission and asked $500.00 to run a diagnostic. Started feb 2016 7. The stable link light periodically comes on saying to service the stable trac then goes off started march of 2016 8. The top of the brake light on the back hatch is gone where it fell off at some point has many other things wrong. Turn signal gears to turn off signals for right and left signal do not work. The washer fluid motor does not work. Drivers door power window motor broke from window.drivers door has to be manually locked and unlocked. This vehicle is a clean and in excellent shape it was bought new and is owned by an elderly man. It has not been abused has less that 120,000 miles on it

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 133,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 MPH, the stability and traction lights illuminated without warning. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the stability traction light illuminated without warning. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj consumer stated no power steering has wiring, fluid leak, and bolts were missing. Updated 06/20/18

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Driver assistance · 67,363 miles · TN

The stabillitrak light and warning system suddenly came on my car as I was driving down the interstate. I lost power steering immediately. The equinox has 67, 363 miles on it. I had the entire car serviced and the systems put on a monitor in december with no problems appearing. Luckily , I slowed down and took it to a local mechanic that told me the problem.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Steering · 54,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 105,000 miles · MI

My daughter was driving home from a trip when she pulled over to get gas. The driveshaft snapped in half just as she was pulling into the gas station. There was no warning, no sound before then. She had no control of her car. No steering, nothing. She had just pulled off the highway, so thank god it did not happen when she was on the highway going 70 MPH or she would be dead. Cost to have towed and fixed over $1000.also prior to this incident, has had several issues with front end. Had to replace the bearings, front axle, tie rods 3 times in the last 2 years due to something wrong with this vehicle and the way it drives or is made. Constant "rubbing, grinding" noise when you turn tires. Gas fumes are very strong in the car, always have been, and repair shops cannot find any leaks. She cannot sell it, as it is worth very little due to all these defects and no recalls, and she is still making payments on this car for the next 4 years. Stuck with a very dangerous lemon.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Steering · 35,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Steering · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Steering · 73,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the power steering failed without warning. The power steering resumed after the contact disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 4/7/15*cn updated 04/09/15

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Steering · 47,218 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering without warning. The steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. However, results were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,218.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MN

While stopped at a light the stabilitrak failed and the car in a possessed manor accelerated and the brakes failed pushing me forward into traffic. Once I regained some control of the vehicle, the car was hopping, the engine was making a knocking sound, and I could not go more than 25 miles per hour and steering was difficult. Two warning lights came on. 1 was as stabilatrak requires service, the other was reduced engine power. The dash also had the check engine light on. Because it was late and the issue started maybe on 5 miles from home, we tried to creep home at 25 miles per hour. There is no warning that your vehicle is going to do this. This also happened on a road trip from chicago to minneapolis; halfway there warning lights went off and I lost stability along with my 4 wheel drive.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Steering · 79,000 miles · IL

I,m driving and with no warning there's no power steering at all till this day and the dealership can not figure out the problem but I read that it happened to lots of people with the same car please do something before something bad happens and let us know what the problem really is so me and my family can be safe and we can get it fixed.

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Steering · 68,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 03/18/14*lj